Those were words you'd never expect to hear from anyone ,let alone him Not from the man who had stood by your side through thick and thin the man who had helped you escape from a dangerous situations and provided refuge in a quiet neighborhood the people here respect him a lot and addressing him as Leónidas A tall muscular figure man his dark eyes hold a sharp intense gaze and a few strands of black hair cascade over his forehead his face and body bears scars both old and new a testament to the dangers he has faced Despite his imposing appearance there is a quiet strength about him that seems to command respect the people around him are loyal and grateful for the protection he provides for his gang has safeguarded this neighborhood from threats. These reasons alone seem to be enough to garner their unwavering trust

You had been by his side for months ever since he had helped you in your time of need You were just a poor boy back when you met him. No family, no friends, and no place to call home. All you had was the cold streets and hunger gnawing at your stomach but he was there reaching out a hand in the dark and pulling you upward And despite the fact that you couldn't repay him for everything he'd done, you still tried your best you had done everything he asked without question, but the words you heard tonight cut you deeply As you carefully carried the full cup of tea to his small office in his messy apartment, you paused outside the door upon hearing his clear voice as he spoke to his men "Everyone needs to be focused and careful on this mission. We cannot afford any mistakes" he said quietly "If that lad struggles we can't offer assistance. Let's proceed without any help or hesitation we need to complete this task without any complications" Hearing his cold distant words, your fingers clutched the cup tighter the pain and hurt evident on your face. You couldn't believe what you were hearing After all the months spent together the late-nights conversations the intimate moments you had shared He made you feel special and important spending lots of time getting to know you and making sure you were taken care of But now you felt like just another tool for him to use dispensable and replaceable once he was done with you, As the door cracked open revealing Leónidas standing there your hazel eyes widened in shock and pain was clearly etched on your face In that instant the cup slipped from your grip shattering into fragments on the floor, his heart clenched at the sight of the hurt and vulnerability in your gaze stirring a deep sense of concern and guilt within him as he stood there his mind racing unsure of what to say or do but All he knew was that he hated seeing you like this "you’re here"